Mannies – Male Nannies
The Rise of the Manny, Male Nanny If you’ve been living under a rock this past decade, you may ask, “What is a Manny?” A Manny is simply a shortened combination of the words ‘Male Nanny’ or ‘Man Nanny’. But what is a Manny really, and why are we hearing so much about them? Are […]
Can EU nannies work in the UK after Brexit
Can my EU nanny still work in the UK after Brexit? If you are a family employing a nanny who does not have a British passport or a permit guaranteeing the nanny’s right to stay and work in the UK after Brexit, then you may be worried at this point. Indeed, both you and your […]
Super Nannies for UHNW Families
Super Nanny is paid Super well! Much has been made in the media, in recent times, of the rise of the ‘super nanny‘ or of the specialist nanny. Journalists have been noticing nanny job ads asking for a nanny with a particular set of skills or qualifications, such as a ski or swim instructor, or […]
British Nannies
The ‘Traditional’ British Nanny There is no denying that British Nannies are incredibly popular. This does not mean that every British nanny is highly prized. But those nannies, who have the right training and experience and who are also British can be, to the right client, valued more highly than others. When an overseas family […]
Live In or Live Out Nanny
Thinking about employing a Full Time Live In Nanny? A nanny is a professional childcarer who looks after your children in your own home. It is a very bespoke solution and one which is favoured by many parents, as their child or children will receive one to one attention by a caring and experienced child-carer. A […]
Children and Screen Time
Parents, Children & Nannies: agreements regarding screen time There is much talk in the media and amongst parents about the endless draw of children and young people to screens and, in particular, to social media. Screentime: It is a divisive topic, but most parents of older children permit their children to have some monitored and/ […]
I am looking for a Nanny. How to find a good nanny agency ?
If you are fairly new to the world of nanny employment, then you may find this guide helpful in identifying the best nanny agency for you. Even those people who have experience in employing nannies have only done so 2-3 times (if they were successful in hiring a good nanny!). Therefore, 2nd and 3rd time […]
Choosing between a Junior Nanny and a Nanny
Choosing a junior nanny or a trained and experienced nanny can be a difficult decision for some parents. Parents can struggle when it comes to making the right nanny decision for their family. Should they opt for an experienced, trained, qualified nanny who has vast amounts of knowledge, gleaned from a career in childcare spanning […]
Your Nanny isn’t Mary Poppins?
Your new nanny has started! (And we hope you found her/ him through Kinder Nannies!) Now that hurdle is behind you, the next steps are to settle a new nanny in, train the nanny to fit in with your family and routine, and you’re all set! Or are you? What happens if you are actually […]
Autumn Budget – New tax thresholds from April 2019
The Chancellor has announced in the Autumn Budget that from April 2019, the National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over will rise to £8.21 per hour. This might affect your pay as an employee, or indeed might affect what you pay your employee if you are an employer.The National Minimum Wage will also […]